Community Development Update

Old Municipal Building 441 Main St, 2nd Floor, Chico, CA, United States

Featuring Community Development Director Leo DePaola and Brendan Ottoboni Public Works Director - Engineering, from the City of Chico, discussing: Permitting Timelines & Staffing, Overview of Permit Activity, Online Inspection Scheduling/Permitting, Projects & Development Update, and New Regulatory Standards. Q&A with City Officials to follow presentation. No cost to attend but RSVP is required.  www.chicochamber.com

Injury & Illness Prevention Program

This free half-day course will train you in how to develop and implement an effective health and safety program at  your workplace that meets the requirements of Cal/OSHA ’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) standard. Presented by train ers from the Labor Occupational Health Program, Cal/OSHA Consultation Service and State Compensation Insurance Fund. Sign […]

California Prevailing Wage Law

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

We'll review what type of work, projects and workers are covered under the California Prevailing Wage.  Attendees will learn to read and interpret prevailing wage determinations, including scopes of work, travel and subsistence provisions, and shift differential provisions.  Learn about contractor registration requirements, apprenticeship compliance; recordkeeping requirements including online submissions.  

$35.00 – $100.00

TOPCON Construction GNSS Product Training

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

Learn the fundamentals of GNSS, procedures and best practices.  This is a full day training, lunch included.

$60 – $75.00

Lunch & Learn: Labor & Employment Law Update 2018

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

2018 comes with an abundance of new laws that employers MUST KNOW. Join Melanie Wallach from BBSI to learn about the major changes and find out the specific actions items you need to take to meet the new regulations. The 1/1 changes include: Significant increases in General Contractor liability Ban-the-Box on your Applications Ban on […]

$35 – $75

California Mechanics Lien 101

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

Presented by David J. Murray, Attorney at Law What is a Preliminary Notice? Find out how the Preliminary Notice is the first important step to collect your money through the use of Mechanic’s Liens, Stop Notices and associated paperwork.  What form do I use at what stage? Are you using up-to-date forms? Do you know […]

$35 – $50

Lunch & Learn: 10 Things Contractors Do To Put Themselves Out Of Business

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

At this new meeting we'll cover common issues contractors face, such as: contract selection collection rights license law violations other general business issues Presented by attorneys Benedict C. Di Duca and Jennifer Ellingson. Date: March 21, 2017 Time: 12-1pm Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street, Chico Cost: $35 for VCE Members (for 2 people from […]

$35 – $75

Achieving an Accident Free Culture

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

Setting the safety culture of any company comes from the top.  Owners, manager, foremen & superintendents set the tone for the entire company’s outlook on safety.  Are you doing all you can do to embrace a “one accident is one too many” culture?  How do you get ALL employees invested in a zero-accident workplace?  Find […]

$35 – $75

Lunch & Learn: Five Steps to Make Firing Easier

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

Inevitably as leaders, it is necessary to let someone go.  Regardless of the reasons, sometimes the best business decision is to part ways.  But, the anxiety, stress and often regret afterwards is so intense that we often push back our decision again and again until the pain of them staying overtakes the stress of the […]

$35 – $75

Lunch & Learn: Your People Skills Stink! — CANCELLED

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

CLASS CANCELLED, WILL RESCHEDULE IN THE FALL Well, maybe not, but how much better would your team be if your people skills improved even just a little?  With a tightening job market it becomes increasingly important that your current staff are happy and engaged.  Like it or not, today’s workforce isn’t satisfied just to have […]